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Research has shown disabled young people are three times more likely to be abused or neglected than non-disabled children and they are also less likely to receive the protection and support they need when they have been abused.

In 2016/17, disabled young people sought help for concerns including mental and emotional health, issues relating to their own disability, educational need or health condition, bullying, and family relationships and friendship issues.

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The NSPCC’s John Cameron said: “We know disabled young people are particularly vulnerable to abuse and neglect and we need to ensure support and advice is available to all those who could find themselves in difficult or dangerous situations.”

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